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Yeah! Chapter 13 is up! I finally decided the method and location of the portal into the Fay. What place could be more fitting then Ireland? Also, if you're wondering about the type of Fay you'll see I highly suggest you watch Earl and Fairy. I'm using that type of environment for the Fay's world, sort of. Where there are Fairy Doctors and such. Anyway to the summery. Murata explains more about the Fay from some research he did and the importance of names to both Fay and to normal people. Meanwhile, Yuri and Edur have a heart to heart conversation. And Edur admits that the Snow Queen is not as wise as she should have been. She has no idea that the real reason she was drawn to Yuri was the fact that he's the Hallowed Soul. (Hallowed as in Holy if you didn't know that.) The one who can bring the remaining pure blooded Fay home to Avalon and then in turn transform the Fay that were once human back to normal. Then finally the gang arranges with Bob, Earths Demon King, to get them on the next flight to Ireland to search for the portal. Taking Gretta along, who is the only one amongst them who can see the Fay and through their tricks. What will they discover in the lands where the Fay still roam this world? Will they find help? Or more enemies?

Chapter 13

They carefully laid out a map of the world and then tried out the pendulum again. Which they discovered reacted stronger when Conrad used it. So they had him use it. This time when Conrad used it the pendulum spun in a tight circle as he held it above the map. But as it drew closer to Ireland, it turned into tight oval spin. Drawn tighter in that direction. Until it tugged directly to a certain city. Amesbury.

Murata almost laughed, "Figures that it would be in Ireland. That's where most Fairy tales come from."

"What I want to know is why that necklace thing is honed onto Yuri. And why it only reacts as strongly when Conrad uses it. When he's-" Wolfram glared at his brother for a long moment but trailed off. Thinking about the matter at hand.

Again Murata began with his theories about it,"As to that I have an idea. I mentioned it to Lord Weller before Shibuya was taken and frankly, it may not have been coincidence. I said to him: "Names have power...they define us. Why do you think parents can sense when their child is endangered? It's because they named them. So, it's funny now that I think about it. In our Demon language *July* is *Yuri*. But in my language here, *Yuri* means *Lily*. And then *Lily* means *Purity* and *Encounter* or a *Journey*. Then when you go back to all those meanings...it all adds up to the same thing. It defined who he is. He's a pure hearted boy, born in July, who's on a journey to be a good King." Lord Weller played a part in selecting *Yuri* as Shibuya's name. Even though it was Mama-Chan who decided to use it. Therefore, in this case, that's why it's more useful for him to use it rather then to us." then he also added, "I also did a small bit of research about the Fay while I was back home getting this map. Turns out that if you learn a Fay's true name you gain power over them. It's also a sign of trust if they willing give you their real name. For in either case they can't lie to you. They can choose not to answer but it's impossible to lie once they give you their name. And in some cases it says that when two Fay give each other their names that's how they marry. But that's with the true name of their soul. Creating Soul-mates. However, I suspect that we also have true names just like Fay do. Mostly because humans can be turned into Fay. I don't know how but..." Murata looked distressed, "...if that's what they plan to do to Shibuya it won't work."

"What do you mean?" Gwendel asked seriously.

"Before that, please, tell us again Your Eminence. What ARE Fay?" Gunter asked.

Murata took out a few printed off papers and read a few parts, "The Fay. They're immortal beings who are basically natural spirits of the land, sky, air, everything that the world is made of. Known for kidnapping humans among other things. They're divided into two main groups. The Seelie Court and the Unseelie Court. Seelie are better known for helping humans but aren't all necessarily good. Unseelie are the opposite, they are always quick to kill or deceive, but again, not all of them are bad. It says in a few documents that Fay are weak to iron but in most cases there are unique ways to kill or defeat each one. In most regards they can't be killed by anything except magic, iron, using their true name against them, or getting the help of other Fay." Murata shifted through a few pages and then said, "Listen to this." he began to read off another page, "The Fay are timeless beings. Born from the land in the days when the world and man was young. It is rumored that they were there in the beginning. The birth of man. All while within the Garden of Eden where the first humans were born. Adam and Eve. Some believe that Eden is in fact Avalon, the Fay's homeland. Although it may be true that the Fay were there, it was not where they come from. They come from another mirrored world. And Eden is not Avalon. Avalon, is a haven for the Fay who came to earth in the beginning and watched over the two humans disguised in the forms of beast under the orders of God. While Eden was a human Paradise untainted by the wickedness that would soon envelope the world in generations to come. When the two were cast out after gaining knowledge of good and evil from the forbidden fruit on the tree of life. In any event, that garden was lost to both human and the Fay who left its safety when they were cast out. Then lost to the rest of their kin after the great flood many generations later. Drowning most of the magical creatures and humans on the planet with magical waters sent by heaven. In order to purge the land of evil that man had spread like a plague due to man's pride. Thus a new age began. However, it is said that the Fay actually left the world entirely before the floods could envelope them all back to their own world since their task was done. Very few remained on earth save for the few who disguised as animals then hid on Noah's Ark. And a few others never returned to that world. Such as normal Fairies and Brownies who would not abandon their human friends."

"That must mean there are still some Fay here. But how can we find them? You mentioned before that you need the Sight to see them. So is it the same with things relating to them? That we can't see them unless we have the Sight?" Gunter noted.

Murata smiled, "As to that, we already have someone who can see them." he nodded at Gretta. Then he walked over to give her a gentle pat on her shoulders, "Gretta could see them. Because she's human and because she believes in fairies. Most likely due to the fact that Shibuya told her about them. While we can't, because of the fact that Fay magic and ours are too similar in nature so it is almost like Esoteric skills. At least in regards to illusions and trickery."

"Now that we at least know where to start looking I suggest we call the Demon King of Earth, Bob, and prepare to head there immediately." Gwendel stated. "I'd hate to think of what will befall His Highness in such a world. If just that small mirror fragment could do all this to him..."

Slowly Yuri opened his eyes again and moaned. Rubbing his eyes sleepily, "Darn it...I fell asleep again."

"That you did." a voice chuckled.

Yuri jolted up. And he instantly regretted it. For Yuri's head began to spin. "Whoa, dizzy. What the heck is wrong with me? I don't get it..." Yuri glanced over and saw that it was Edur who spoke before. He had been watching over Yuri the whole time.

"Get what?" Edur asked.

"Am I...here to recover my memories? You told me that this is in the far north of somewhere but, how did I get here in the first place? What happened to me?" Yuri felt so lost. This place was beautiful, but it wasn't home. No matter the comforts Yuri felt there this place wasn't where he belonged. Of that, Yuri was certain. Even if he wasn't about anything else.

Edur smiled sadly, "You've been through a lot. So one day, perhaps, you may recall your memories. But that is not why you are here."

"Then why...?" Yuri felt like crying. He felt so lost. So then he thought, this is what it felt like to have amnesia. Unable to recall anything about yourself. Stuck without pleasant memories to visit in the middle of the night. Utterly lost and confused about everything. Questioning everything that you should already know but can't seem to reach. Hoping that some part of you still remembers the truth.

Seeing Yuri's distress Edur handed him a platter of food, "You should eat, you'll feel better once you do. After that, Her Highness can explain things to you. That is, if you are up to it."

"Her Highness?" Yuri blushed, slightly remembering meeting some beautiful young woman just before his world went dark and he awoke in this place. "Is she the one who brought me here?" Edur didn't answer at first and watched Yuri stare at the food. Then absentmindedly Yuri took a roll and took a bite. It was so warm and soft! Like eating a buttery cloud rather then bread. Yuri's eyes widened, "This is amazing! My compliments to the chef!" and then he smiled while eating the rest of contents on the plate. Eager to taste more things like that.

Edur smiled, "So that is what you're like when you smile huh? I can see now why she..." but then he thought better of it and said, "In answer to your question from before, yes. It was she who brought you here. It was for your protection," then he scowled, "From the Shadow King."

Yuri paused and looked at Edur, "Shadow King..." he felt a nostalgic ring to that. Not only because he had met that King in his dreams but also from long ago, someone else had called themselves the King of Chaos. When was that? Were they the same person? No. They weren't. But the names seemed similar. Yuri exclaimed to himself, I remembered something! That's great! Well...I wish I could have remembered something more useful though...

"The Shadow King is after you for who you are to our people. I'm not sure if even Her Majesty realizes it yet herself, or if she too has been deceived by that rotten King." Edur snarled.

Yuri raised an eyebrow, "And who are your people? What am I to them?"

"Our only hope for returning to our real home." Edur took the now empty platter from Yuri and sat on the edge of the bed, "Her Highness either doesn't realize it or refuses to see it but you are the Hallowed Soul. The only being who can bring back the lost rulers of all our kind and lead us back to Avalon."

"Avalon?" Yuri inquired.

Edur nodded, "Correct. To Her Highness though at first you were chosen for another reason. Originally, she thought to make you our Ice King. But now...all she wishes is for you to be safe from those who would abandon Avalon forever and plunge us all into eternal darkness. Forced to live these cursed lives in the mortal world. Such as the twisted Shadow King who does not wish to return to the old ways. Where we can die and be reborn as new Fay. While we are trapped here the Shadow King rules over obliterated souls of the Fay who once were human. As we are now, we pure blooded Fay face extinction. Therefore, more and more of us were born from the spirits of humans we abducted to save ourselves. The Courts are out of balance and our kind are warped and twisted. Only you can save us. Even if she thinks it's you who needs saving."

Yuri blinked, "I..." he began when Yuri shivered suddenly. Not from cold but from dread, "I get the feeling that everyone is always placing their hopes on me. I don't mind really. I'll do what I can. But is it right to rely solely on me and not try to get there on your own?" Edur's eyes widened as Yuri continued, "I mean, having hope is important. It helps to keep you going, but people have to also do everything in their own power to meet their goals. We have to do everything we can ourselves to get there. It doesn't mean we have to do it alone. It just means we have to do everything in our power to grant our own wishes and desires. Don't just hope and do nothing. Act. Keep hoping. Don't sit idlely by while others do the work. I think it's more worth it in the end knowing that you did your best. Knowing that you did it with your own power. That's what I think." he smiled at Edur.

But Edur was speechless. No wonder this child was Hallowed. His heart was more pure then the freshest snow and warmer then the noonday sun. What manner of man could be so noble? How was it that Yuri thawed the unmeltable ice in this place with that smile alone?

This boy...he would indeed bring hope back to their kind. But first things first. Edur had to convince the Snow Queen of who and what he was. And that she must allow Yuri to travel the world. In order to fulfill his destiny for their kind. If there was to be any hope for both him, Edur and the Snow Queen then Yuri had to leave this place. To free his own heart from the magic that threatened to steal that loving nature away from him. And turn Yuri into something far worse then even the Shadow King dared to face.

"King Yuri has been kidnapped? How could this happen?" Bob asked over the phone.

Shoma shrugged his shoulders, "That's what I'd like to know too. Apparently this was all planned out by this Snow Queen person. Or so we believe. We need your help getting to Ireland right away." then Shoma explained everything that had happened so far and about the pendulum.

There was a brief pause then Bob stated, "I see. I'll arrange everything for you. So just sit tight and form a plan for what to do once you get there. If he has indeed been taken to another world, you'll need to be prepared for anything. The powers you have may or may not work. Or if it does, it's by their rules."

"I understand. But what I'm worried about is little Gretta," Shoma glanced down at her, "I'm sure my son wouldn't want to put her in danger. I'd rather not have her going into this other world. Look, I know we need her to find the entrance to that world but still..."

Bob reassured him, "I'm sure that you won't need her once you find it. She'll be kept out of harms way."

"But I want to help out too!" Gretta protested.

Conrad knelt down next to her, "You already are. If it wasn't for you, we may have never known that he was taken or by whom. But it will be dangerous in this other world. Unlike Earth we have no idea what this world is like. And Yuri would be devastated if something happened to his daughter because of him. You don't want that do you?"

Gretta bowed her head, "Well, no. But I want to save Yuri! I don't want him to stay with that lady...even though she looked so lonely..." Gretta clasped her little hands together, "She reminded me of myself. Her eyes were so sad. I don't think she's a bad person, but she had that look that you sometimes have."

"Huh?" Conrad blinked.

"When she looked at Yuri it was such a tender gaze. Like there was nothing more precious in the world then him. Just having him there made her eyes shine. I've seen you look at Yuri like that too. Like he is the most important thing in your life. You'd do anything for his sake. I love him too, he accepted me, forgave me, and loved me like I really am his daughter..." tears swelled in her large brown eyes, "I can't lose him. He's...my father. I've never been able to do much of anything for him. Please, at least let me do this. Even if I can't go into that world with you, let me do everything that I can. Please!"

Conrad hugged her, "Alright, you win." Even as Conrad said that both his and Wolfram's eyes met. A strange look crossed his green eyes that Conrad couldn't identify. Jealousy Disbelief? Acceptance? Whatever it was it would have to wait. All that truly mattered, was finding Yuri and bringing him home.

"She actually did it. Huh, I guess my plans will go off without a hitch," The Shadow King smirked, "He is indeed the Hallowed, but there's a part of him which falls under my rule. Regardless of his noble soul, he's still a Demon. A double black no less. Just what I need."

"My Liege, the troops are ready." a soldier reported.

"Very well, tell them to wait until my second in command gives the order to move out."

"Yes my King."

After the soldier left he snarled, "I will never allow our nameless god and goddess return from that plane. I like it here, I hold all the power. Even the Fay Queen fears me!" then the Shadow King chuckled, "My dear Snow Queen, I will make you mine again. As you should have been if not for that blasted Shiva. Just as you converted to a origin-less Fay they made you Snow Queen. Curse them! But I will have you back. Even if I have to destroy every other Court and break the laws of the Fay further." his eyes became distant, "I promised that we would be together forever. It took all my power last time, just to see you reborn as a human. Yet, so easily, you forget me. Even when we were bound by names. The lower level name can always change, but the true name is eternal...Aura."

The Shadow King stood up from his throne and looked at his lands. Even though he loved the night this land sickened him. It was rotting. And the very earth seemed to moan as if in great pain. Scorched land looked like raw scars on the surface and nothing lived there. Except for one flower that grew were blood was shed. Blood Blossom. If it managed to grow from a pure blooded Fay the bloom was white and could heal any wound. But since few were left, the blossoms bloomed black with red thorns. They were also called Death Scythe and could be made into a deadly poison.

If only there were no Courts. If only the land was undivided. If only...the Fay ruled all mankind. Then there would bee no need to hide in this plagued land. And his people wouldn't been scorned just for worshiping the darkness rather then the light of day.

It sickened him even more to think he ever trusted the Seelie Court when it offered friendship to his people. What a lie! They snuck in, killed his father and his beloved then left, laughing at their kill. With every fiber of his being The Shadow King swore he would make them all pay for their crime. Enveloping the world under the banner of eternal darkness. Uniting all Fay under one Court...his!